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Power Mobility and Safety Concerns Power mobility enhances participation in daily activities and recreation for those in long-term care. The devices can also pose safety risks, which need to be addressed. The majority of participants choose to take a teleological approach and provide all residents with the chance to try a device, rather than restrict residents with certain diagnoses that could be viewed as a risk management decision that is prejudicial. Mobility A power mobility device is an option for those with limited mobility to move around in their home or community, and also to take part in everyday activities that they may not be able to perform. However, these devices can also be a danger to the person who uses them, and also to other people who are in their space. Therapists in occupational therapy must evaluate the safety needs of each client to make the best recommendations for powered mobility. In an exploratory study (von Zweck 1999), OTs from three residential care facilities of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority conducted qualitative interviews with residents about their use of power mobility. The aim was to develop a framework that could allow for client-centred power movement prescribing. The results revealed four major themes: (1) power mobility meaning, (2) learning road rules, (3) red flags security concerns and (4) solutions. Power mobility can improve the quality of life for those who have mobility limitations. This is because it allows them to take part in everyday activities at home and within the community. Participation in self-care or leisure activities, as well as productive ones is vital for physical and mental health of older adults, and for a lot of people with chronic illnesses, power mobility offers a way to continue participating in these important activities. Participants found it unacceptable to remove a wheelchair from a resident's home because it would alter their life story and trajectory and stop them from doing the same things that they were doing before their condition progressed. This was especially relevant to those in the facility 1, who had been capable of maintaining their power chairs for short periods of time, but were forced to rely on other residents to push them around the facility. Another option is to reduce the speed at which residents drove their chairs, but this could have raised issues, such as privacy concerns and impact on other people in the community. The most drastic solution to safety concerns was to remove the wheelchair from a resident's. Safety Power mobility lets people move more easily. They can also take part in a greater variety of activities, as well as do the errands. However, with increased freedom of movement comes a higher risk of accidents. These incidents can result in serious injuries for a few. This is why it is important to consider the safety of your client before suggesting they use power mobility. First, determine whether your client can safely operate their power chair or scooter. Depending on the nature of their disability and current health, this may involve a physical evaluation by a doctor or occupational therapist, or a discussion with a mobility expert to determine if a specific device would be appropriate for them. In some instances, a vehicle lift will be required to allow for your client to unload and load their mobility device at home, in the community or at work. Understanding the rules of road safety is an additional aspect of safety. This includes sharing space, with other pedestrians, wheelchair users, and drivers of cars or buses. This was a theme that was mentioned by the majority of participants in the study. For some, this meant learning to use their wheelchairs on sidewalks instead of driving through busy areas or over curbs (unless specifically designed to do so). Others drove more slowly and paid attention to pedestrians in a crowd. The last and least preferred option of removing the wheelchair of a person, was viewed as a double-punishment as it would mean losing mobility and preventing the person from participating in community and facility activities. This was the viewpoint of most participants who were able to remove their chairs among them Diane and Harriet. Participants also suggested that residents, family members, and staff be informed about the proper use of power mobility. This could include teaching the basics of driving (such as using the right side of a hallway) and encouraging residents to practice driving techniques when they leave and assisting them in understanding how their actions can affect other people's mobility. Follow-Up A power mobility device can significantly impact the ability of a child to function and participate in life. However, little research has been done about the experience of children who learn to use this device. This study employs the post-previous method to analyze the effects of six months of use with one of four early mobility devices on a group of school-aged children of children suffering from severe cerebral palsy (CP). Qualitative interviews were conducted with 15 parents and children's occupational and physical therapists. Thematic analysis revealed three major themes. The first, 'Power and mobility,' explained the ways in which a powered device changed more than just the locomotor abilities. The experience of learning to drive a motorized mobility device is usually an emotional and transformative experience. The second theme, 'There's not a cookbook,' revealed that the process of learning how to use a power mobility device was a bespoke process that evolved over time in a cyclical fashion. Therapists were required to decide what was appropriate in light of the child's capabilities and needs. During the training phase and following, therapists were required to be patient with children and parents. Full File and parents alike spoke of the need to help families celebrate their successes and address issues related to the training process. The third theme, “Shared space”, examined how the use of a power device can impact the lives of others. The majority of participants in this study believed that people should always show consideration for others when using their power mobility device. This is particularly true when driving in public spaces. Many participants also reported that they've encountered situations in which someone else's property was damaged by the use of the power mobility device or in which an individual was injured by a driver who not yielded right-of-way. Overall, the results of this study suggest that short-term power mobility and socialization training is possible for preschoolers with CP in certain classroom settings. Future research should continue to study the training and results for this type of intervention in children with CP. This will hopefully lead to the development of more standardized training protocols specifically for this group of children.